South African Women's MTB Survey Question Title * 1. Where do you live? Gauteng Limpopo Mpumalanga North West Free State KwaZulu-Natal Northern Cape Eastern Cape Western Cape Question Title * 2. How long have you been mountain biking for? Less than 3 months 3-6 months 6-12 months 1-2 years 2-4 years 5-10 years More than 10 years Question Title * 3. What would you say is the main reason you started mountain biking? Purely for fun/social reasons Because I wanted to join my spouse/partner who is a mountain biker Because my mountain biker spouse/partner wanted me to join him/her It looked like a cool sport/activity I enjoy being outdoors To get fit and compete To get fit and healthy To lose weight Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. When you started MTB did you initially... Buy a brand new bike Borrow a bike Use a spouse/partner's old/other bike Use a friend's old/other bike Buy a second-hand bike Question Title * 5. Rank the following In terms of motivation to get you out on your MTB, with 1 being least motivating and 4 being most motivating 1 2 3 4 Training for an event/race 1 2 3 4 Meeting my riding friends/tribe 1 2 3 4 Post-ride social interaction 1 2 3 4 Getting fitter/into better shape Question Title * 6. What would you say is the biggest barrier to you being able to ride mountain bike trails more than you currently do? My work/career commitments My family commitments My family and work commitments Difficulty getting to and from the trails (transport) No safe-riding group Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being 'not important' and 10 being 'extremely important', how would you rank SAFETY at a MTB trail park? Question Title * 8. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being 'not important' and 10 being 'extremely important', how would you rank TRAIL GRADING SIGNAGE (difficulty level) at a MTB trail park? Question Title * 9. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being 'not important' and 10 being 'extremely important', how would you rank DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE at a MTB trail park? Question Title * 10. Is entering races/events important to you Yes No Question Title * 11. Do you have a ladies-specific saddle on your bike? Yes No I'm not sure Question Title * 12. Which age category do you fall into? Teens 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-70 Older than 70 Question Title * 13. How often do you ride outdoors? Seldom (about twice a month) Regularly (about once a week) Frequently (two or more times a week) Question Title * 14. Do you do any indoor cycle training? Yes No Question Title * 15. If you answered yes, what type of indoor cycling do you do? Power training in a studio/gym Power training at home Stationary bike a home/gym (no power measurement) Spinning at a gym (no power measurement) Question Title * 16. When buying a bicycle, how important are the following to you? 1 = not too important, 5 = extremely important 1 2 3 4 5 Cost Cost 1 Cost 2 Cost 3 Cost 4 Cost 5 Comfort Comfort 1 Comfort 2 Comfort 3 Comfort 4 Comfort 5 Colour Colour 1 Colour 2 Colour 3 Colour 4 Colour 5 Components Components 1 Components 2 Components 3 Components 4 Components 5 Question Title * 17. How often do you replace your cycling shorts? Can't remember when I last bought new shorts About once every two years About once a year About twice a year Question Title * 18. What style of cycling jersey/top/shirt do you prefer? There are different styles? Any active/workout shirt Ladies-specific fit (shape around the waist with looser arms) I'm fine in a men's cycling shirt/jersey (tight-fit) Question Title * 19. How likely are you to spend money (R450-R1500) on improving your MTB skills? 1 = highly unlikely, 10 = very likely Question Title * 20. How much, on average, do you spend on vitamins and health support supplements a month? Nothing Less than R250 R250-R500 R500-R750 R750-R1000 More than R1000 Question Title * 21. Do you use sports supplements for important rides or races? I don't use sports supplements Yes during Yes, during and after Yes, before and during Yes, before, during and after Question Title * 22. Is there any other form of exercise or sport that you do? If so, what? Question Title * 23. How do you normally transport your bicycle when driving to/from a ride/race? Back seat or boot Roof rack Rear-mount clip/hanging rack Rear-mount towbar rack Other (please specify) Question Title * 24. What wheel size is your bike? I am not sure 26-inch 27.5-inch 29-inch Question Title * 25. What bike brand do you ride (if you have more than one bike, list only the bike you ride most) Question Title * 26. What helmet brand do you wear (if you have more than one, list only the one you wear most) Question Title * 27. What shoe brand do you have (if you have more than one, list only the one you wear most) Question Title * 28. Which of the following do you use? Basic bicycle computer (distance, speed, time) Sports heart-rate monitor device Cycling-specific GPS device (eg Garmin, Suunto etc) None of the above Question Title * 29. As a mountain biker, what is your biggest fear? Question Title * 30. Do you insure your bicycle? Yes No Question Title * 31. What did you mountain bike cost? Less than R5000 R5000-R7999 R8000-R9999 R10000-R14999 R15000-R19999 R20000-R24999 R25000-R29999 R30000-R34999 R35000-R39999 R40000-R44999 R45000-R49999 R50000-R54999 R55000-R59999 R60000-R69999 R70000-R79999 R80000-R89999 R90000-R99999 R100000-R11999 R120000 or more I don't really know Question Title * 32. Which of the following basic trailside repairs can you do? Inflate a flat tyre with a mini-pump Inflate a flat tyre with a CO2 bomb Plug a hole in a tyre Insert a 'gator' to cover a hole in a tyre Insert a spare tube Lubricate a chain Rectify a derailed chain Repair a broken chain with a chain link Readjust seat height None of the above Question Title * 33. Do you ride with ICE ID or similar emergency personal identification? Yes No Question Title * 34. Do you have medical aid cover? Yes No I have a hospital plan Question Title * 35. Which of the following applies to you when riding? I carry liquid refreshment in bottles I carry liquid refreshment in a hydration pack I carry liquid refreshment in bottles AND a hydration pack Question Title * 36. Which of the following do you carry on your mountain bike rides? Spare tube Mini-pump Basic multi-tool Multi-tool with chain breaker CO2 bomb applicator CO2 bomb/s Gator Chain lubricant Tyre sealant Other (please specify) Question Title * 37. Your current pedal set-up is? Flat pedals with takkies Flat pedals with MTB shoes Clip-in pedals with MTB shoes & cleats Question Title * 38. Your preferred gloves set-up is? Short-finger gloves Long-finger gloves No gloves Question Title * 39. If you own a car, which brand do you drive? Question Title * 40. Which of the following applies to you? I am single I am in a relationship I am engaged I am married I am married with young children (under 16) I am married with older children (over 16) I am a single mother with young children (under 16) I am a single mother with older children (under 16) I am a widow Question Title * 41. Which of the following applies to you? I am a learner I am a student I have a part-time job I have a full-time job I am retired I am a pensioner I am unemployed I don't work I am supported by my partner/spouse I am a stay-at-home Mom Question Title * 42. Would you consider buying a new bicycle on terms (finance)? Yes No Possibly Next